Head over to the Wright Brothers Memorial in Kill Devil Hills on Monday, April 16, 2012 for a special celebration of Wilbur Wright’s 145th Birthday. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the whole day will be filled with family friendly events. Admission fees will be waived on the day of the event. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Junior Flight Ranger Program: Make sure the kids pick up their Junior Ranger booklet at the visitor center information desk. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Let’s Go Fly a Kite: Free kite building and kite flying demonstrations by Kitty Hawk Kites at the Centennial Pavilion and park grounds.
Head over to Jockey’s Ridge State Park and Kitty Hawk Kites in Nags Head for the annual “Fly Into Spring and Easter EGGstravaganza” event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 6th and 7th. The largest Easter egg hunt on the Outer Banks of North Carolina will be held Saturday, April 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with over 2,000 eggs. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for pictures during the Easter egg hunt, so don't forget your cameras! The annual kite festival is free and open to the public.
This Friday and Saturday, Santa will be at Kitty Hawk Kites in Nags Head at milepost 12 across from Jockey's Ridge State Park. On Friday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Santa will be on hand for pictures and on Saturday, Santa will be available for pictures from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.Join the fun from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, on Jockey’s Ridge State Park for Kites with Lights. This annual holiday event is a lot of fun. Grab a cup of free apple cider and a few cookies at Kitty Hawk Kites then walk over the dunes and see a spectacular sight.
Celebrating its 30th year, the New World Festival of the Arts will be Wednesday, August 17 and Thursday, August 18 on the waterfront in downtown Manteo. This annual Outer Banks art show is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Free parking and a shuttle to the waterfront is available from at the College of Albemarle.Since 1981, the streets of Manteo have been transformed into a colorful arena of original artwork every year during the New World Festival of the Arts.
The Wright Brothers National Memorial will be joining other national park sites across the country in celebrating the first day of summer by waiving admission fees tomorrow, June 21. The staff of the Wright Brothers National Memorial, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Cape Hatteras National Seashore encourages everyone to visit one of our national treasures this year! Enjoy exploring the nation's site of the first powered flight, the site of the first English settlement or our nation's first national seashore.
Pea Island Annual Crab RodeoThis Saturday, June 11 from 9 a.m.until noon head out to Pea Island Wildlife Refuge for the Annual Crabbing and Fishing Rodeo. Every year local and vacationing families alike, look forward to the festivities. The event is sponsored annually by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Coastal Wildlife Refuge Society ."North Pond is often just loaded with crabs," said Bonnie Strawser, Refuge Interpretive Specialist. "But, we manage it primarily for migratory birds. So the pond, itself, is closed to people year-round.
The most famous Outer Banks attraction, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse opens for the 2011 season on Friday, April 15. On opening day the National Park Service is waiving the $7 fee for adults and the $3.50 fee for senior citizens and kids. Climbing house will be 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily in the spring and fall and 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. May 27 through Labor Day. Tickets are required. On April 15, free tickets will be available on a first come, first serve basis and can only be obtained in-person at the ticket office, the day of the climb.
Sun Realty is a proud sponsor of the 4th Annual Duck Jazz Festival. Mark your calendar, make your reservations and plan to meet us there to enjoy great music, food and entertainment in the beautiful Town of Duck! The Event: An annual entertainment extravaganza! The 4th Annual Duck Jazz Festival will take place Sunday, October 10, 2010 at the Duck Town Park. The event is free of charge, the gates are set to open at approximately 10:00 a.m. and the music will began at 11:00 a.m.
Summer Vacations from $699-$1,999If you're like many people I know, you've tightened up your family budget this year. However, it is possible to take a fun and relaxing family vacation without hurting your piggy bank! Sun Realty offers the largest selection of affordable Outer Banks vacation rentals. We have OBX beach homes and condos in every price range and size. You'll find July and August weeks for as little as $699 to $1,999! Even if you're watching every penny, you'll be pleased to see what you can get for your money with Sun Realty.
Imagine driving down Hwy 158 and looking up to see a huge display of colorful kites in the shape of sea creatures and divers floating in the sky for all to enjoy. This weekend is the 28th Annual Rogallo Kite Festival on the dunes of Jockey's Ridge State Park, located at mile post 12.5 on highway 158. This free event is a tribute to Francis Rogallo, a NASA scientists who invented the flexible wing, which eventually lead to the development of hang gliding, stunt kites and power kites.
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